Sweet Snippets

The past few weeks have been a bit unusual for us around here, because Mr. Sweetapolita and I are preparing to move houses and have been organizing more than one couple should ever, ever have to in one existence. Can you imagine my baking tools so neatly organized and put away that I’m afraid to move them or use them? I’m feeling a little out of whack without flour and sugar floating through the air, and towers of mixing bowls in the sink (I’ll be back in the kitchen this week), but I’m better for it. It’s truly given me a sense of order and harmony, and I’m ready for our new phase.

That being said, my iPhone is almost always in my clasp, so I thought I’d share some snippets of what’s been going on in my world via Instagram–my most favourite method of photographing sharing the candid and more intimate moments of life through my phone (you might remember this post). I think what makes this method of photography so special, is how random and, well, instant it is–like peeking in a tiny square window into others’ worlds and vice versa (except much less creepy than I just made it sound). So many millions of moments that used to float away uncaptured, are now not only captured, but they offer a glimpse into real life. (And from a photography point of view, because you can’t crop in Instagram, it’s a fabulous exercise in improving your composition skills.)

The past few weeks were filled to the brim with everything from pink to periwinkle and treats to tractors, and I have the Instabits to prove it:

There were more cupcakes than usual . . .

Some sprinkly . . .

And some deep, dark and injected with homemade salted caramel sauce, followed by some serious sweet & saltiness. (As much as I love cupcakes, I should tell you that the next few weeks are layer-cake filled (stay tuned).

There were several pink candy popcorn moments–it turns out that not all slices of heaven come from the oven . . .

Rosie
My all time favorite post ever and I have read them all. I adore how you embrace motherhood and baking. So often I have to kick my daughters out of the kitchen you inspire me to be patient and let them stay. That whisk necklace. oh my goodness amazing. You are a living doll!

Ive been a fan of your blog for sometime now and purely because of the photography (instagram is awesome) but im now a devout follower of your blog because i tried your SMB frosting recipe and i promise you i heard a heavenly choir sing and for a moment i was under heavenly bliss! Thank you for your dedication to baking, if baking is life you are its soul!

I love getting a glimpse into the daily life of some of my favorite bloggers. This was really neat, thank you. I love the pictures, your cakelets are darling!!!! Cakes are cute too! I love the ice cream nail polish, I had to add that to my Amazon cart ASAP! Thanks for sharing.

Those photos are gorgeous, I especially love the bicycle and yellow phone. Oh, and pink popcorn?! You must share how. And those wee cake topping dolls are so retro, they remind me of the that were old when I was young with their badly formed features which freeeeaked me out! All the best with your move! :)

Your blog is my absolute favorite. Love the pictures of the cakelets, they are just too adorable. I have 3 grand-cakelets and can’t wait for the day I can bake with them in my kitchen. Every time I read your blog and see your luscious baking
I have this burning question…..how in the world do you stay slender????? I have so far baked 4 of your cake recipes (Campfire Delight so far 4 times) but I am gaining weight :-( Don’t want to give up my passion for baking but…..guess I will just give it away. Good Luck with the moving!

Lucky Elephant Popcorn was THE BEST treat that you could buy. It was not cheap, in the 1960’s I remember it costing 75 cents a box. The box was about 8″ high, 5″ across, and 2″ deep, so you got a lot for your money. They had the best prizes, way better than Crackerjack. I have several of them from my childhood… I should do a post about them!

I can’t even begin to tell you how uplifting and inspiring your blog is. I’m a college student, and many (I think..) years away from having my own children, but I hope to be as creative and whimsical a mother as you seem to be!

I so love Instagram, and Instagram photos. Your’s are stunning. I’ve been looking for awhile for the feature that allows you to add the heart filter to the photos but can’t find it! Where oh where can it be found?

I’ ve been following some dessert blogs for some time, but i am now sure to say that i’ ve found myself in your blog. I’ ve been married recently; i adore my husband, little beautiful girls, cute sweets and pink color, and this is where your blog is composed of. I hope i can be a talented super-mom just like you and my children would be beautiful as yours. I wish you the very bests and thank you for sharing your beauties inside your world.